Coliseum Collection Ultimate Checklist

[jt]

Dec 2, 2024 10:31:46 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

In case not everyone follows the Steve Q & A thread, he confirmed that this line is continuing through 2026 (at least)! At the current release schedule, after Bam Bam/ Bossman, that gives us 3 more waves. I want the LJN homage classics, personally- Andre (blue trunks)/ Studd, Sheik/ Volkoff, and Beefcake/ Valentine. However, I could absolutely see The Dream Team getting bumped for Ventura, or even a Warrior/ HTM set. What do you all think? With 3 more sets now all but guaranteed, who do you think we are getting? Of course, if we get Macho back, he is absolutely getting in this line regardless of who it bumps out!

I have to assume if we're only guaranteed three more sets they're gonna bring out the biggest names possible my best guesses in no particular order are

Ventura/Bruno?
Warrior/HTM
Andre/Studd

Any of those sets could definitely get flexed out by a Savage/Liz set though. I may be grasping at straws but I wonder if they can prolong the line by dropping a strong set or two in a row to bump numbers and get greenlit an extra year or two

[darkprophet]

Yeah, I could see them trying to go as big as possible to impress Mattel and Amazon(?) to continue the line further.

[Glorydaysofwrestling]

That’s great news!
Of the people we know are signed I’d love these 3

Andre/Studd
Ventura/Bruno
Shiek/Volkoff

The Dream Team is a very close 4th

Volkoff really needs to be bigger. The guy was 300lbs and they make him the same size as Honkytonk man

Of course there’s so many more I’d like, my dream sets would be

The British Bulldogs
Killer Bees
Strike Force
All with the their jackets with removable jacket arms

[darkprophet]

Dec 2, 2024 13:18:57 GMT -5 Glorydaysofwrestling said:

That’s great news!
Of the people we know are signed I’d love these 3

Andre/Studd
Ventura/Bruno
Shiek/Volkoff

The Dream Team is a very close 4th

Volkoff really needs to be bigger. The guy was 300lbs and they make him the same size as Honkytonk man

Of course there’s so many more I’d like, my dream sets would be

The British Bulldogs
Killer Bees
Strike Force
All with the their jackets with removable jacket arms

Volkoff could be sized like the Steele CC figure, and I would be content.

[ctm814]

I would like to see Andre / Studd but they have to do red and black robe instead.

Is Muraco still signed him a heel would be nice

and wish they still had Tito for 80s version with blue Arriba shirt and green IC Belt.

and yes a new Volkoff done the right way for sure !!!

[darkprophet]

Dec 2, 2024 16:08:26 GMT -5 ctm814 said:

I would like to see Andre / Studd but they have to do red and black robe instead.

Is Muraco still signed him a heel would be nice

and wish they still had Tito for 80s version with blue Arriba shirt and green IC Belt.

and yes a new Volkoff done the right way for sure !!!

I believe Muraco has a shirt up on WWE shop. So he may be an option!

[The other Rougeau brother]

Hoping this goes beyond 2026 but these are essential in my mind.


Andre / Studd
Sheik/ Volkoff
Jyd / Hillbilly Jim

[darkprophet]

Dec 2, 2024 19:45:31 GMT -5 The other Rougeau brother said:

Hoping this goes beyond 2026 but these are essential in my mind.


Andre / Studd
Sheik/ Volkoff
Jyd / Hillbilly Jim

I like your lineups, but I really don’t think JYD is an option for them at this point. Hillbilly Jim, we haven’t seen a fig of in years, but rumor more than a year ago was that he was back, so one can hope!

[dixol]

Dream Team in LJN attire is my #1 want from this line now.

[Flair Forever]

Would be quite an accomplishment if they somehow got access to Demolition for the CC line.....

You know they'd put them here first, because the collector demand for these guys would really sell the line.

I'll also be very surprised if we don't get a Yellow/Red Hulk Hogan before this line ends. It was one of the core figures of the LJN Series.

I've gotta think Ventura is a lock, too.

OOF I'd have to buy them all if this were the "last 3" in the line:

Demolition Ax & Smash
Hulk Hogan (Yellow/Red) & Jesse "The Body" Ventura
Macho Man Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth

[darkprophet]

Dec 3, 2024 9:14:29 GMT -5 Flair Forever said:

Would be quite an accomplishment if they somehow got access to Demolition for the CC line.....

You know they'd put them here first, because the collector demand for these guys would really sell the line.

I'll also be very surprised if we don't get a Yellow/Red Hulk Hogan before this line ends. It was one of the core figures of the LJN Series.

I've gotta think Ventura is a lock, too.

OOF I'd have to buy them all if this were the "last 3" in the line:

Demolition Ax & Smash
Hulk Hogan (Yellow/Red) & Jesse "The Body" Ventura
Macho Man Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth

While I absolutely agree that the yellow trunks Hogan is THE classic LJN figure, if this collection is to be so finite, it would disappoint me, personally (though not surprise me), to give Hogan 2 slots while other deserving Legends get none. As for Demolition, I would LOVE them in this line. That said, I could see them being an exclusive Ringside set or even slotted in the Legends line first/instead for increased exposure/sales potential.

[Glorydaysofwrestling]

I’m really wanting Hillbilly Jim in this line as well. I was never a fan of the soft goods overalls they gave the legends fig. Would be great to have molded overalls with 3 new heads. His hair and beard was a lot puffier (sp?) in 85-87, the legends head lacked that.

We really need JYD & Kamala in this line too

[darkprophet]

Dec 3, 2024 10:06:22 GMT -5 Glorydaysofwrestling said:

I’m really wanting Hillbilly Jim in this line as well. I was never a fan of the soft goods overalls they gave the legends fig. Would be great to have molded overalls with 3 new heads. His hair and beard was a lot puffier (sp?) in 85-87, the legends head lacked that.

We really need JYD & Kamala in this line too

All would be Day 1 purchases for me! Hillbilly Jim could use a new figure, and seemingly losing JYD and Kamala is a shame. JYD especially would have been perfect for this line!

[darkprophet]

Selfishly, I’m not really clamoring for Bruno or even Jesse in this line, the more that I think about it. I’m 45, began really watching wrestling heavily around Mania 3, though I did go back and rent a LOT of the Coliseum videos. But even as a kid, I didn’t really care for the LJNs of Bruno or Jesse because they felt like they were “before my time.” Jesse I knew more as the (excellent) color commentator, and while Bruno occasionally wrestled still, he was not a mainstay wrestler by the time I was really watching. I know they had LJNs, but they still don’t feel like “LJN era” to me.

[jt]

Dec 3, 2024 12:45:50 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

Selfishly, I’m not really clamoring for Bruno or even Jesse in this line, the more that I think about it. I’m 45, began really watching wrestling heavily around Mania 3, though I did go back and rent a LOT of the Coliseum videos. But even as a kid, I didn’t really care for the LJNs of Bruno or Jesse because they felt like they were “before my time.” Jesse I knew more as the (excellent) color commentator, and while Bruno occasionally wrestled still, he was not a mainstay wrestler by the time I was really watching. I know they had LJNs, but they still don’t feel like “LJN era” to me.

I cant say im excited by the idea of Bruno getting into the CC before a lot of other names. Truth be told Bruno doesn't really need an ultimate, they could have just tacked a younger head sculpt and a WWWF world title onto the elite they did instead of the podium and it would suffice for me. Ventura I'm a bit more excited for since he's a first timer and his look has a bit more going on, but he's also not at the top of my list of figures I want to see in the line. The thing that excites me the most about getting Ventura in the CC is that it's the best shot we have at getting an updated commentary Monsoon.

[darkprophet]

Dec 3, 2024 14:51:32 GMT -5 jt said:

Dec 3, 2024 12:45:50 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

Selfishly, I’m not really clamoring for Bruno or even Jesse in this line, the more that I think about it. I’m 45, began really watching wrestling heavily around Mania 3, though I did go back and rent a LOT of the Coliseum videos. But even as a kid, I didn’t really care for the LJNs of Bruno or Jesse because they felt like they were “before my time.” Jesse I knew more as the (excellent) color commentator, and while Bruno occasionally wrestled still, he was not a mainstay wrestler by the time I was really watching. I know they had LJNs, but they still don’t feel like “LJN era” to me.

I cant say im excited by the idea of Bruno getting into the CC before a lot of other names. Truth be told Bruno doesn't really need an ultimate, they could have just tacked a younger head sculpt and a WWWF world title onto the elite they did instead of the podium and it would suffice for me. Ventura I'm a bit more excited for since he's a first timer and his look has a bit more going on, but he's also not at the top of my list of figures I want to see in the line. The thing that excites me the most about getting Ventura in the CC is that it's the best shot we have at getting an updated commentary Monsoon.

I hear ya. But I still doubt we get Monsoon in this line, since he never had an LJN figure.

[jt]

Dec 3, 2024 15:49:54 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

Dec 3, 2024 14:51:32 GMT -5 jt said:

I cant say im excited by the idea of Bruno getting into the CC before a lot of other names. Truth be told Bruno doesn't really need an ultimate, they could have just tacked a younger head sculpt and a WWWF world title onto the elite they did instead of the podium and it would suffice for me. Ventura I'm a bit more excited for since he's a first timer and his look has a bit more going on, but he's also not at the top of my list of figures I want to see in the line. The thing that excites me the most about getting Ventura in the CC is that it's the best shot we have at getting an updated commentary Monsoon.

I hear ya. But I still doubt we get Monsoon in this line, since he never had an LJN figure.

Your probably right, but I could see them doing what they did with albano and drop him in a Legends/Legends greatest hits wave

[darkprophet]

Dec 3, 2024 16:15:14 GMT -5 jt said:

Dec 3, 2024 15:49:54 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

I hear ya. But I still doubt we get Monsoon in this line, since he never had an LJN figure.

Your probably right, but I could see them doing what they did with albano and drop him in a Legends/Legends greatest hits wave

For sure! Or even one of those uniquely packaged elite 2 packs for Ringside! Maybe with a Saturday Night’s Main Event back-drop?

[jt]

Dec 3, 2024 16:54:20 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

Dec 3, 2024 16:15:14 GMT -5 jt said:

Your probably right, but I could see them doing what they did with albano and drop him in a Legends/Legends greatest hits wave

For sure! Or even one of those uniquely packaged elite 2 packs for Ringside! Maybe with a Saturday Night’s Main Event back-drop?

that'd be fantastic. Id love a Monsoon and Heenan two pack MOC behind a desk with mics or commentary headsets on

[darkprophet]

Dec 3, 2024 17:12:10 GMT -5 jt said:

Dec 3, 2024 16:54:20 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

For sure! Or even one of those uniquely packaged elite 2 packs for Ringside! Maybe with a Saturday Night’s Main Event back-drop?

that'd be fantastic. Id love a Monsoon and Heenan two pack MOC behind a desk with mics or commentary headsets on

You and me both!